Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida apparently feels "uniquely qualified" to position Republicans in 2016 as the ultimate defenders of the American Dream. That's what he's telling top donors, according to
Philip Elliott and Brendan Farrington.
The first-term Republican from Florida told his biggest backers on a conference call on Monday that he sees the coming presidential campaign as a choice between the past and the future. In a swipe at Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rubio said the former first lady "is a leader from yesterday."
Rubio says he has always felt the United States is about tomorrow.
Monday night, Rubio is staging a "flashy political rally" in Miami where he's expected to announce his run for president.
This sets up a true battle royal in the GOP and a duel between Bush and Rubio for Florida and all of its deep-pocketed donors. Let the games begin!
And if you're wondering about Rubio's qualifications, this spot-on tweet from "team marco" with 56 American flags and the hashtag #newamericancentury pretty much resolves it. Maybe he'll share more of his grand plan tonight.